The two teenagers, allegedly responsible for the attack committed this Monday at the Islamic Center of San Diego, were identified by the police.
Cain Clark and Caleb Vázquez were identified by the San Diego Police Department (SDPD) as the alleged perpetrators of the mosque shooting, where they killed three men before dying from self-inflicted wounds, according to ABC.
The two young people, ages 17 and 18, were found dead in a vehicle detained in the middle of a road near the Islamic Center of San Diego, according to SDPD Chief Scott Wahl.
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In the mosque shooting Three men died, including a security guardwho “played a significant role” in preventing the attack from having a worse outcome, according to Chief Wahl.
The Islamic Center of San Diego identified the security guard as Amin Abdullahwho, according to regular visitors to the mosque who knew him, was the father of eight children.
“This guy didn’t care who approached, who came, anyone could approach. He would greet them and make sure they were okay.“declared a man who considered Abdullah a friend.
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Until this Tuesday morning, the other two victims of the shooting had not been identified by the authorities.
They investigate the alleged attackers
On Monday afternoon, heavily armed FBI agents They searched the home of one of the young people involved in the attack to the Islamic Center of San Diego.
Two hours before the first call was received about the shooting, SDPD said another call had been received from a father who reported the disappearance of a minor.
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The teenager’s mother He told officers that several weapons were missing from his home, a vehicle and that his son might be suicidal.. He mentioned that his son was accompanied by another person and that they were both wearing camouflage clothing.
This information activated the police response, so they began to use tools like license plate readers to track the car around San Diego. Officers were dispatched to a shopping center in Trend Valley and to Madison Excessive Faculty in an attempt to locate the suspects.
According to sources consulted by the ABC network, Anti-Islamic writings were found on the vehicle where the two young people were foundfor which search warrants were issued at the homes linked to the two suspects.
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After the shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego, the police departments of the main cities of the country They kept monitoring the situation.
The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) said that There was no known threat to the citybut remained in a state of alert.
“As a precaution, we are strengthening surveillance in mosquesIslamic centers and all places of worship in the city to ensure safety and support for our communities,” the LAPD said.
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On its website, the Islamic Center of San Diego states that its mission is not only to serve the Muslim community, but to work with the community frequently to help the less fortunate, educate and improve the country.
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